In an industry where safety is critical, RCS Construction, Inc. is committed to an accident-free environment. The RCS management team audits all safety issues continuously. We view safety as a priority, living by the doctrine that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Simply put, safety is integrated into our workforce as a mode of behavior and a way of life. Our EMR reflects our daily commitment to a safe working environment. Incorporated into our safety procedures are the following:

Training: OSHA 30 Hour for Construction, HAZWOPER, CPR, as well as 25 additional mandated training classes per individual employee.

*OSHA 30 Hour for Construction
*HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response)
*CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) *Electrical Safety
*Crane Safety *Blood Borne Pathogens *Confined Spaces
*Fall Protection *Respiratory Protection *Lock Out-Tag Out
*Hearing Conservation *Stairways – Ladders
*Fire Prevention and Protection *Powered Industrial Trucks
*Scaffolds – Competent Person(s) *Tool Box Safety
*Excavations – Competent Person(s) *Safe Work Practices
*Accident Investigations *Environmental *Substance Abuse
*Hazardous Communications *PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
*Emergency Action Planning *New Employee Orientation
*IDOT Training *Hazard Assessment *JSA – Job Site Audits

Additional training is provided in other fields of endeavor as needed.

Daily construction safety meetings are protocol. Impromptu safety meetings are held on an "as need basis".

Employees are encouraged to cease all operations immediately if witnessing an unsafe practice.

Employees are encouraged to “just say no” to any practice that they feel to be unsafe or compromising in any way.

Employees are encouraged to partner with one another by looking up, below, and out for each other.

Employee disciplinary policy is in place for all unsafe practices.

New hire orientation including safety instruction and indoctrination packets.

Immediate supervisor notification of any accident or near accident mandates safety officer intervention with relevant documentation.

Safety officer project reviews and site visits to ensure that safety rules, procedures, and guidelines are followed without exception.